The City of London protects
and manages, by charitable trust, almost 11,000 acres of open
spaces within and around the capital for the benefit of local
communities and visitors. Highgate Wood is 69 acres of ancient woodland. It is a
haven for wildlife and provides numerous easily accessible and
scenic woodland trails. The Sports Ground, located within the Wood,
provides a picturesque and rural backdrop, as well as top quality
lawn. There is a children’s playground, a renowned
café, an information point with booklets, newsletters and
trail guides and well maintained toilet facilities. The Highgate
Wood Joint Consultative Committee provides a forum for local
residents and users of the Wood to comment upon the management of
the Wood.
